Directed by RENAUD GAUTIER
CAST :
Serge, a dermatologist – ANTHONY CABRAL
Marc, an aeronautical engineer – GAKUNJU KAIGWA
Yvan, a stationery salesman – RENAUD GAUTIER
In the comedy 'Art,' Yasmina Reza's central character buys a completely white painting for 200,000 francs. His best friend Marc cannot believe that he has done anything so silly and feels as though their friendship cannot survive as a result. Ivan, a friend of both tries to mediate and save the friendship with unexpected results. Over the course of an evening, the three men's discussion becomes a war zone as everyone reveals long buried resentments and fears.
'Art ' is a French-language play, a dazzling comedy by Yasmina Reza which received the Moliere award for best play, best production and best author. It premiered on 28 October 1994 at Comédie des Champs-Élysées in Paris. The English-language adaptation, translated by Christopher Hampton, opened in London's West End on 15 October 1996.
Other awards :
• Spring 1998 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy
• May 1998 New York Drama Critics' Circle – Best Play
• June 1998 Tony Award for Best Play
• November 1998 Evening Standard Award for Best Comedy
'Art' is a dark comedy that not only brings to the stage a topical debate, it makes it invigorating, touching and finally disturbing. ~ Financial Times
A remarkably wise, witty and intelligent comedy…'Art' has touched a universal nerve. ~ The Times
Shows :
International School of Kenya Auditorium
19 March 2015 Time: 7:30 pm
Tickets : Ksh.2000
Alliance Francaise Theatre
Time:
28 March 2015 - 6 p.m
29 March 2015 – 3 p.m
Tickets : Ksh. 1000
(Advance tickets available for 800 KShs at Alliance Francaise)
Running time approximately 90 minutes with no interval.
Parental advisory for strong language. May not be appropriate for under 18s.